Welcome to the Skirt Blog where you will find inspiration in all forms! We feature stories from our incredible community of women who are seeking happiness through the transformative power of fitness. All women, all ages, all shapes, all sizes, all levels, all ethnic backgrounds, all political preferences, all sexual orientations – we welcome everyone who wants to be part of something bigger than themselves. Join us & read on!
I’m an accidental athlete. As a kid, I wasn’t interested in sports, let alone running. I was more interested in drama and choir. It wasn’t until college when I joined the rowing team (much to my family’s surprise), that I developed a love for pushing my body. After college, marriage and kids, I put my […]
When I was young, I remember two things bringing me tremendous joy: dancing and fashion. It was when I would twirl around my room, swept into audacious rhythms and beats that I felt truly free. The sensation of pairing different colors and fabrics together gave me a similar sense of elation. Both activities gave […]
Skirt Sports Turns 15 and Looks to the Future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Boulder, Colorado), July 26, 2019 Skirt Sports, innovative women’s athletic apparel brand, turns 15 on September 12, 2019. What many once thought would be a fad, the fitness skirt, turned into the front wave of a market shift toward women’s empowerment and body […]
Last year I went through one of the most emotionally disruptive events of my life – divorce after 18 years of marriage. At my lowest point I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t walk through the grocery store without bursting into tears. And the glass of wine I looked forward to each evening began to push me […]
Q: “What if everyone passes me and I end up last?” – Commonly asked question among beginner runners… A: We asked our community to share their thoughts of what it means to be DFL (Dead Freaking Last) to them. Andrea S: Two quick ones (as someone who came in close to last in her first triathlon […]
“What sort of stretches or recovery do I need to be doing?” – Jessie O Answer from Coach Kareen Lawson Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine and it is usually the first thing we skip when we are pressed for time. It is better to shorten your run a bit to make […]
“What about bathroom troubles? A newbie’s worst nightmare at times!” – Roberta B.E. From the expert, Dezza C. It’s not just a newbie concern. I’ve been running for more than a decade now, and this is one of my nightmares! There I am in the middle of my run or a big race event and […]
“What do I really need to do this? Do I have to have a fancy watch? Special socks? Special clothes? Sounds expensive.” – Christa G.B. Advice from Coach Tracy Thelen: Yay! You signed up for your first race. Or you are looking to jump up in distance for a new challenge. Now comes the hard […]
“What do I need to know about nutrition when I’m training for my first running race?” — Said every first-time runner before she started training! Answer by Nutritionist and Skirt Ambassador Donna Giovenco All runners need to understand that good nutrition should be an important part of training, as hydration, what to eat and when, […]
The Question: What is the best way to transition from walking to running without getting injured? — Beginner Sherrell Savage From Coach Karen: We hear this question all of the time because people feel that to “be” a runner… you must “run” the entire time. NOT SO… if you run…. YOU ARE A RUNNER. That […]